I'm a complete "Veronica Mars" loyalist, having religiously watched the show since season 1. It was a no-brainer for me to buy the soundtrack but I was surprised by how much I would enjoy it. Usually TV show soundtracks have half the songs that you actually like, and the other half are songs you can't even remember being on the show and seem like filler. This CD is unique in that it is one of the only CDs I own where I like EVERY single track. It's amazing.

Track 1: We Used to Be Friends
Probably my least favorite on the album only because I've heard it so many times. It's still catchy and a great song, though.

Track 2: I Hear the Bells
Fantastic song by Mike Doughty. The lyrics are interesting and the melody is addictive. It reminds you of when it appeared in the show and makes you think of Logan and Veronica back in the day.

Track 3: I Know I Know I Know
One of the main reasons for me wanting this soundtrack. I remember hearing it in the episode when it originally aired. It's insanely catchy and a great song to listen to in any mood.

Track 4: I Turn My Camera On
Perfect song to emulate Veronica's job as an amateur sleuth. It has an atmospheric, funk pop feel that is extremely enjoyable.

Track 5: No Sleep Tonight
Song with a great beat. A great song to listen to if you want to get in a good mood.

Track 6: Dakota
My favorite track of the album. A mellow and amazing song that evokes times past. It sort of reminds you of the past.

Track 7: Sway
Great love song. I wasn't too keen on it at first, but it grew on me.

Track 8: Long Time Coming
Another highlight of the album. Has a funny feel to it but is very enjoyable.

Track 9: On Your Porch
Perfectly captures the turmoil and themes of the TV show. A somber and inspiring track.

Track 10: Ocean City Girl
Didn't like this song at first, but the mood it puts you in is very relaxing. Great song to just chill to.

Track 11: Momentary Thing
Screams of Veronica and Logan. Great song to bring up memories.

Track 12: The Way You Are
One of the most unique songs on the album. It's dark tones are absolutely addicting and thrilling to listen to.

Track 13: Lost & Found
A nice, sweet song that perfectly captures some teen angst.

Track 14: Lily Dreams On
I couldn't think of a better end to end the soundtrack. Words cannot express how beautiful this song is. It also ended the first season with a dreamy feel. The song can actually bring tears to one's eyes if you think about how devastating it was for Veronica to lose her best friend.

Overall, an unbelievably fantastic soundtrack. It matches the brilliant nature of the TV show. MUST BUY!

I've always loved a good soundtrack. Most of the time, soundtracks are pretty crappy-just a hastily thrown together collection of some random songs that happened to appear in a movie or on a TV show. However, sometimes a film or show has a soundtrack that is just as important as the work itself. What would "Top Gun" be without "Danger Zone" and "Take My Breath Away?" What would "Pretty in Pink" be without the title song? The soundtrack to "Almost Famous" is one of my favorite albums, simply because it doesn't feel like a soundtrack--it feels like an expertly crafted mixtape. That is exactly the feeling I get when I listen to the soundtrack to "Veronica Mars."

I have loved this show since it first premiered in 2004 and I will watch it faithfully until it goes off the air (which will hopefully not be soon). Unlike many shows geared towards teens, "Veronica Mars" actually has a brain and a heart. And also unlike other teen shows, it doesn't use music as a marketing tool. Horrible shows like "The OC" and "One Tree Hill" essentially pack their episodes full of anemic "indie" music and then try to sell it to you. It isn't about creating a mood. Its about making money. "VM" is completely the opposite of this. This is clearly a show made by people who love music and don't flaunt it every chance they get. Key moments are often met with perfect soundtrack choices that enhance the mood, tell a story and make sense for the show. Fourteen of these songs are included on this amazing soundtrack.

SONG: "We Used to Be Friends" by the Dandy Warhols
WHEN IT APPEARED: This is the show's theme song. It appears before every episode, though they have rearranged it to a moodier, darker piece for the show's third season.
MY OPINION: A great, bouncy rock song that perfectly tells the story of this show. It will have you dancing and singing along in no time.

SONG: "I Hear the Bells" by Mike Daughty
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.20 "Look Who's Stalking" (Logan and Veronica talk at the alterna-prom)
MY OPINION: A gorgeous, moody song that went perfectly with an excellent scene. The lyrics are especially interesting in this one.

SONG: "I Know I Know I Know" by Tegan and Sara
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.16 "The Rapes of Graff" (Logan and Hannah get physical)
MY OPINION: Catchy, girly, sexy and unique.

SONG: "I Turn My Camera On" by Spoon
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.03 "Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang" (Veronica spies on Kendall)
MY OPINION: A great, funky song with a pounding beat that gets under your skin.

SONG: "No Sleep Tonight" by the Faders
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.05 "Blast from the Past" (Homecoming band)
MY OPINION: Great rock song that always makes me stomp along and cut loose.

SONG: "Dakota" by Stereophonics
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.08 "Ahoy, Mateys!" (Logan pulls a gun on the Fitzpatricks at River Stix)
MY OPINION: One of my favorites on the soundtrack. Really catchy, gravelly and sexy.

SONG: "Sway" by the Perishers
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.17 "Plan B" (Veronica and Logan dance at Sadie's)
MY OPINION: A gorgeous, aching love song. Beautiful.

SONG: "Long Time Coming" by the Delays
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.01 "Normal is the Watchword" (Duncan keeps visiting Veronica and leaves her the fortune cookie)
MY OPINION: Really great, sort of fun and an awesome melody.

SONG: "On Your Porch" by the Format
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.02 "Driver Ed" (Jessie meets her father's mistress and Veronica sleeps with Duncan)
MY OPINION: Really chill and quiet. Great for relaxing.

SONG: "Ocean City Girl" by Ivy
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.08 "Ahoy, Mateys!"(Duncan's dream about Meg and finally reading her letter)
MY OPINION: Very pretty and haunting, with a relaxed, romantic feel.

SONG: "Momentary Thing" by Something Happening
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.18 "Weapons of Class Destruction" (Logan and Veronica kiss for the first time)
MY OPINION: Great song, perfect for the moment and perfectly explains the rush of new love

SONG: "The Way You Are" by 46bliss
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.11 "Silence of the Lamb" (Mac's real mother comes to see her with her adopted family; Clarence Wiedman gets the photos from Veronica)
MY OPINION: Incredibly haunting and thoughtful. Gorgeous song.

SONG: "Lost & Found" by Adrienne Pierce
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 2.21 "Happy Go Lucky" (Wallace and Veronica share a moment at the end of high school)
MY OPINION: A cute, catchy song that makes me smile.

SONG: "Lily Dreams On" by Cotton Mather
WHEN IT APPEARED: Episode 1.22 "Leave It to Beaver" (Veronica dreams of Lilly and finds peace)
MY OPINION: PERFECT dreamy song for Veronica to say goodbye to Lilly. Great way to end a season and a soundtrack.

In summary, this is an amazing soundtrack that feels cohesive and fits the mood of the show. Perfect. But it.

All VM fans - the songs on the CD bring you back to some great "Veronica" moments. You have to have it!

Non-VM fans - become a fan!! The TV show is absolutely the most witty, smart, fun show out there today with absolutely awesome music!

As a huge fan of "Veronica Mars," I found myself humming along to the songs on the show prompting me to check out the soundtrack early into Season 2. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I liked every song on the CD, particularly Mike Doughty's "I Hear the Bells" and "Sway" by the Perishers. Neither song was used on the show until later in the second season and by then they were at the top of my favorites list. Series creator Rob Thomas does an excellent job of selecting just the right song to highlight important scenes, so it's been fun to hunt for the songs after each episode. If you're a "Veronica Mars" fan, this soundtrack is A MUST!

So I love the soundtrack I think it is great I got it about half way through the 2nd season and when I would watch the episodes and hear the songs it made the scenes more memorable. Like at the school dance where Veronica and Logan are dancing and the SWAY song is playing in the background (which is now my favorite song)!! Everytime I hear the song, I think of the scene. I suggest listening to the soundtrack and then re-watching all the episodes.

From a great show comes great music. Being a fan of the show is not a prerequisite to owning and enjoying this album.

Veronica Mars is a refreshing show that I wait to watch every week. The soundtrack is just as good as the show and I love every song on the CD. Even if you've never seen the show, you cannot go wrong with this CD.

This album is awesome, there is not one track that I don't like. If you are a major fan of the show, then you have to have the soundtrack. I bought it for a couple of songs that I liked and ended up liking the enitre album. It is a good mix of songs from good bands, ranging from upbeat to mellow. Buy it!!! You won't be disappointed.

The theme song for this show is the BEST and of course it's on it song # one which makes the c.d. worth it even if the other songs were awful, but they aren't! All the songs are amazing. The C.D. has a good mix of upbeat songs and slower songs, a great c.d. made for a great t.v. show!

I love it! Finally a cd where all of the songs are good.

This is a show about a young girl, whose Mom left and she is determined to find out why, and what happened,. It starts with her best friend being murdered and she is on the trail of finding out WHO killed her best friend and her boyfriends sister. But there are all these fantastic side deals that she does She is the assisttant for her Dad in his Private eye firm. He was the sheriff, best one ever, and now he is a private eye and she knows all that he does as she is more interested in learning how to do all that a detective can do that being a student. This is a show for everyone. I know I never miss an episode. Yry it you and I promise you will be addicted to it. There are many new shows that are out today and they are all great. But this is supposedly for teens. I am a 53 yr. old woman and I just love the whole show, the actors, all of this is fanntastic. If you have not seen it, try it and I promise you will luuv it. Best thing about a DVD set, os NO COMMERCIALS!!!!
Get this today. I have it and I am waiting for the nest season already.
Debbi

I bought the Veronica Mars CD cause I always really like the music on the show. It is a great CD but one of the best things about it is discovering new bands/music, like 46bliss...I kept playing their song, 'The Way You Are' over and over; it's got a haunting quality that simply blows me away. I ended up buying their own CD ('46bliss') and it is amazing. So thanks to Veronica Mars!

I was a late bloomer regarding veronica mars. I missed the first season until some were re aired over the summer and I was hooked. I bought the first season on dvd and the soundtrack at the same time. Now I can't get either one out of my dvd or cd players. The soundtrack itself rings of neptune and our spunky blonde detective. Some of the songs are from the first season and some I have heard in the second season so far. If you are a fan of great melodic indy pop, you can't miss with this soundtrack. Even if you don't watch the show but enjoy the Dandy Warhols, the Faders, and my new personal favorite..the Delays, it will soon become one of your favorite cds. It is a must buy.

I haven't seen a single episode of the show but i bought the soundtrack and now i want it on DVD! lol.Anyway,the songs are really great:
1)the theme song by dandy warhols,which was already on the O.C soundtrack is a must have.
2)i hear the bells,nice little pop/rock song.
3)i know i know i know,one of my favorite tune as a tegan and sara fan.
4)i turn my camera on,is funny and nice to listen.
5)no sleep tonight,is very overplayed but i love it anyway.
6)dakota,the only descent song from stereophonics new album.
7)sway,one of the most gorgeous song i've ever heard.
8)long time coming,a very nice song by an unknown group which i'm about to know better.
9)on your porch,a beautiful acoustic song which is rare for the format when we heard the rest of their songs,exept for the first single.
10)ocean city girl,well,all i can say is IVY one of the best group of our times.
11)momentary thing,with a little U2 influence on it,great song,can't wait to see where it's played on the show.
12)the way you are,little trip/hop beat to relax.
13)lost and found,my favorite song,i think i'll buy her album soon.
14)lily dreams on,the perefect song to end the CD,not very good but very nice to listen to.
Well i'm done and you should go to your store and buy the soundtrack NOW!...B4 IT'S 2 L8.

While I could go on about how great the show Veronica Mars is I won't, but I will talk about one of the amazing things in this show, the music. Used well and in the right places, the music featured has been an important factor in making this show great. The only issue perhaps being that most of the music on the soundtrack is from the second season (which has only just started airing), while there was also alot of great music in the first!
The really great thing about this soundtrack though, like other good soundtracks, is the fact that it accurately reflects the tone of the show and its important moments, which makes it great for both a long time watcher and people who are just getting into the amazing show that is Veronica Mars.

The only really famous song on the soundtrack is The Dandy Warholes "We used to be friends" which is a song that everybody knows and has heard but at its new home finds new depth. Other songs like "Lilly Dreams On" by Cotton Mather, "Long Time Coming" by Delays, " Momentary Thing" by Something Happens and "Dakota" by the Stereophonics are definite highlights, yet the other songs hold there own due to the well chosen song line up.

All up this soundtrack gets a well deserved 5 stars.

I love Veronica Mars on UPN 'WEDNESDAY'S AT 9PM'...

It's a really good show and the music on it is really good.. Try both you'll love it..

Veronica Mars the show, strays from the normal course of teen drama in its writing and plot lines, so naturally we might expect the same from the soundtrack. Unlike other shows, namely The OC, the music used on Veronica Mars isnt made up of carefully chosen trendy tracks designed to sell several similar soundtrack compilations, but rather chosen to underscore the actual drama between characters. Songs like " Lily Dreams On" and " Momentary Thing" were used in the first season to highlight important moments, with lyrics that perfectly accompanied the ensuing drama. While the artists included here may not be known for their indie credibility, its impossible not to thoroughly enjoy this soundtrack as opposed to just feeling cool for listening to yet to the next-big-thing. While all the songs chosen are great tracks, highlights include "Dakota", " Lily Dreams On", " We Used to be Friends" and " Long Time Coming". Get this soundtrack and watch Veronica Mars: a show that doesn't get half as much of the attention as it deserves.